He was created by cartoonists Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. 1)
The character originally debuted in Captain America Comics #1 from Timely Comics, a forerunner of Marvel Comics, in March 1941. 2)
Captain America was created as a “patriotic supersoldier” who fought against the Axis forces during World War II. 3)
Captain America's run ended in 1950. The popularity of superheroes declined after World War II, but Captain America saw a revival in 1953.4)
The figure is dressed in an American flag outfit. Cap also possesses an almost unbreakable shield, which he frequently tosses about. The shield is essentially composed of three components: steel alloy, vibranium, and an unknown component. 5)
He is Steve Rogers' alter ego. During WWII, Steve Rogers was a fragile, little young man who was augmented with an experimental serum. 6)
Captain America was trapped in ice towards the conclusion of World War II, where he stayed until he was resurrected in the present day. 7)
With the debut of the 1944 film “Captain America,” Captain America became the first Marvel Comics superhero to appear in media other than comic books. The character went on to appear in many of other films and television shows. 8)
In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, he was portrayed by Chris Evans. He appears in Captain America: The First Avenger (2011), The Avengers (2012), Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014), Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), Captain America: Civil War (2016), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), and Avengers: Endgame (2019). 9)
Captain America was rated sixth on IGN's list of the “Top 100 Comic Book Heroes of All Time” in 2011. 10)
Steve Rogers was born 4th of July, which is Independence Day. 11)
Captain America's physically was improved by the serum, but so were his psychological qualities. 12)
Twelve other persons have assumed the Captain America persona. Isaiah Bradley (a World War II test subject) and even Peggy Carter in a recent comic book series named 'Exiles' have taken up the mantle of America's superhero. 13)
Captain America was previously the recipient of an art prize. The prize was given for the Creative Arts “Art of the Future” competition. 14)
The sixth live-action rendition of the First Avenger was “Captain America: The First Avenger”. 15)